| 351 | Guidelines for Printing Great Photos at Home Preview: So you have this great digital camera and you’ve taken lots of great photos. Now what? Well you could go to a store and have them print your images for you, but isn’t that what you did with film? The point of all this great digital technology is that you can print your own photos at home without having to pay someone else to do it. Here are some t... (more) Published By: Kelly Paal Submitted: 02 July,2004 |
| 352 | How to take Great Photos of Your Pet Preview: We all love our animals. They do such funny, adorable, and cute things. But somehow when that camera comes out they run and hide or they just seem to always be pointed away from the camera when you push the button. Well here are some tips to help you have a better chance at getting great photos of your pet. 1. Don’t wake your pet out of deep slee... (more) Published By: Kelly Paal Submitted: 02 July,2004 |
| 353 | The Allure Of Solvents and Chip Shops Preview: I was five when I saw this older kid racing stock cars. Admittedly, he was playing Stock Car Star and it was a Pocketeer ™ game. There were none of the graphics you get with PS2, granted. But that probably has something to do with there having been none, just a magnet inside a little hand held game forcing four pieces of plastic round a course. I... (more) Published By: Holmes Charnley Submitted: 03 July,2004 |
| 354 | What Is The Best Video Game System? Preview: Certainly the Playstation One has had a number of game hits and sold millions of units with tough competition from both Sega (Dreamcast) and Nintendo (N64), but no game system has enjoyed more exclusive game titles and more old-school gameplay than the Super Nintendo. The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) did not dominate the hardware s... (more) Published By: Kevin Scripter Submitted: 05 July,2004 |
| 355 | Victorian Ceramic Fairings Preview: If you visited the fair during the mid 19th century until the early 20th century you would have probably come home the proud owner of a little ceramic figure now referred to as a 'Victorian Fairing'. They were originally given away to the working classes as prizes at fair and were mostly about 3.5" long and about 2.5" deep and 3" tall, mounted on ... (more) Published By: Andy Graham Submitted: 07 July,2004 |
| 356 | Simple steps to build a Tabletop Water Fountain Preview: Water is the essence of life. Creating your own table top fountains is a wonderful way to bring out your creativity and self-expression while simultaneously relieving stress and enhancing your interior décor. There are many unique benefits to having a fountain at home or work: # The gentle soothing sound of flowing water can help you relax and me... (more) Published By: Rachel Paul Submitted: 16 July,2004 |
| 357 | How to Make a Gift Basket Like a Pro! Preview: Gift Baskets make great gifts for every occasion; they are fun to give and fun to receive! Have you ever wondered how to make a beautiful, professional looking Gift Basket? Well, you are about to learn how! Since you have probably already decided who you are giving the gift basket to, and for what occasion, then the first step is to write down ... (more) Published By: Kristine Mulholland Submitted: 18 July,2004 |
| 358 | Stitching Memories Preview: Sometimes, usual photographs look so common and boring. Converting your pictures into charcoal or oil painting is a welcome change but then, a lot of people have been into these crafts already that there are times when these portraits too, look clichéd. There could also be a time that a charcoal or oil painting of your photo does not look exactly... (more) Published By: Caryl B. Grecia Submitted: 19 July,2004 |
| 359 | The Beauty and Elegance of Cross-Stitch Portraits Preview: Wall hangings are what make most homes decorative and attractive. And most of the time, the wall hangings we see are the portraits of the most memorable moments of our lives. Family pictures, graduation pictures and baby's first birthday pictures hang on the most prominent wall of the home to remind us of the momentous events of our lives. Othe... (more) Published By: Caryl B. Grecia Submitted: 19 July,2004 |
| 360 | Guide To Tasting Wine Preview: The basics of tasting wine are relatively simple to learn. Once the fundamentals are mastered, the nuances and details can be enhanced over a lifetime. Like any other skill, tasting wine requires practice, and consistency is probably the most important factor. One helpful strategy an aspiring wine taster can pursue is tasting with a friend that ... (more) Published By: Ben Bicais Submitted: 25 July,2004 |
| 361 | The Curious History Of Wine Consumption In America Preview: The history of wine consumption in America has been frought with starts, stops, and inconsistencies. The American population has always had a love-hate relationship with alcohol. Historic prohibitionist attitudes amongst much of the American population have blurred the line between moderate wine consumption and detrimental alcoholism. As a result,... (more) Published By: Ben Bicais Submitted: 27 July,2004 |
| 362 | Stress-Free Scrapbook Journaling Ideas Preview: Do you find it intimidating when you come to journal your scrapbook pages? You are not alone! Many scrapbookers find it hard to get started when it comes to adding journaling to their scrapbooking layouts. If you are one of those people who go blank at the thought of having to journal, don’t worry. Here are some stress-free scrapbooking journa... (more) Published By: Elaine Clay Submitted: 29 July,2004 |
| 363 | Five Tips For Garden Sanctuaries Preview: The design of your garden has an amazing affect on your family’s health and well-being. Here is how you can create harmony in your garden—which is considered a living entity—and bring peace and happiness within your home. Vastu Shastra is an environmental science written about some 7,000 – 10,000 years ago in India by rishis, or men of great... (more) Published By: Robin Mastro Submitted: 02 August,2004 |
| 364 | Using Black and White Film Preview: It’s hard to find sometimes but it’s making a resurgence, black and white film. If you’ve never used this film now is the time to try it out. Here are some tips to using b&w film and what you can expect from the results. 1. Forget color. This is the hardest thing to do and the number one reason that you will not get good results with b&w film. 2.... (more) Published By: Kelly Paal Submitted: 03 August,2004 |
| 365 | Using Film Speed Effectively Preview: So you have this great new camera. Now you’re standing in front of a display of more film that you’ve ever seen. All you want to do is take some great family photos but you don’t know where to start. Here’s short guide to help you get started. Film speed is a number that represents the film’s sensitively to light. The higher the number the more s... (more) Published By: Kelly Paal Submitted: 03 August,2004 |
| 366 | Test-flying for fun - RC planes and helicopters Preview: Contrary to popular belief, people who work in model shops don’t spend all day every day playing with their own models!!! However, on Friday afternoon Dale and myself decided we were actually going flying. We closed the shop dead on 6 o'clock (usually we don’t leave till gone 7). We were cashed up, loaded up and were off to our own secret flying ... (more) Published By: Rod Shoveller Submitted: 06 August,2004 |
| 367 | Profile of the Online Bingo Player Preview: “There was a farmer had a dog…" You know the rest. For most of us, our first encounter with Bingo is as a farmer’s dog. Bingo’s legacy as a children’s campfire song is undeniable. As we grew up, so did that dog. Bingo mutated from a song to a game. Five column cards filled with random numbers became the essential game of chance. That dog’s nam... (more) Published By: Jonathan Bentz Submitted: 09 August,2004 |
| 368 | How I Made Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies In Simple, Super Easy Steps Preview: I was sitting there watching one of my favorite tv shows when a cookie craving hit me. As I watched one of the main characters take her chocolate chip cookies off the baking sheet, I drooled at the prospect of some freshly baked cookies. I wanted something that was easy, quick, and didn't require me to go out and buy ingredients. So I searched th... (more) Published By: Kori Puckett Submitted: 12 August,2004 |
| 369 | Travel to Deep Space by Sitting at your Computer Preview: For many generations various human cultures have had great knowledge about the star constellations. However, these days most of the so-called modernized breed of human couldn’t tell you much about what’s around us in the infinite Universe. The funny thing is, technically we now know more about what’s there than ever before, we’ve even got photos. ... (more) Published By: Jesse S. Somer Submitted: 18 August,2004 |
| 370 | Wine Etiquette With Ease Preview: Correct wine etiquette makes the tasting experience more comfortable and enjoyable. Like most interests, there is a set of protocol that most wine lovers adhere to. Good taste dictates that tasting at wineries, ordering wine at restaurants, and hosting a dinner party all require certain formalities. Tasting Room Etiquette In a winery's tasting r... (more) Published By: Ben Bicais Submitted: 19 August,2004 |